Manager - Indirect Taxation

Wabtec; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax professional to manage GST and related indirect tax functions for the Transit Business. The role focuses on end-to-end GST compliance, audits, and strong governance while partnering with business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds CA qualification with 4-5 years of experience in GST compliance and advisory, with Oracle ERP knowledge preferred. Based in Hosur, the role entails working within Finance & Taxation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong GST knowledge.
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in Indirect Taxation.
• Hands-on GST compliance, advisory, assessments, and audits.
• Experience with Oracle ERP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end GST compliances including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-6, job work compliances, annual GST returns, and audits.
• Handle GST audits, assessments, and scrutiny proceedings.
• Respond to GST notices from tax authorities and coordinate with external consultants.
• Represent the organization before GST authorities for notices, audits, and assessments.
• Drive resolution of GSTR-2A/2B mismatches with business stakeholders.
• Strengthen indirect tax controls and accountability with site leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of tax balances in tax accounts.
• Lead interactions with statutory, tax, and internal auditors.

Job description

1 - General Business

Job Description - Indirect Tax (GST)

Location: Hosur

Function: Finance & Taxation

Reporting To: GST Head

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced indirect tax professional to manage GST and related indirect tax functions for the Transit Business. The role will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end GST compliance, managing audits and assessments, handling litigation support, driving process improvements, and partnering with business stakeholders to ensure strong tax governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end GST compliances including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-6, Job Work compliances, annual GST returns, and annual GST audits.
• Manage GST departmental audits, assessments, and scrutiny proceedings.
• Handle and respond to GST notices from tax authorities.
• Coordinate with external consultants on compliance, assessments, and litigation matters and track ongoing cases.
• Represent the organization before GST authorities for notices, audits, and assessments.
• Drive resolution of GSTR-2A/2B mismatches with business stakeholders.
• Partner with Site Leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen indirect tax controls and accountability.
• Maintain ownership of tax accounts ensuring accuracy and integrity of tax balances.
• Lead interactions with statutory, tax, and internal auditors.
• Drive process standardization and improvements across purchases, job work, GRN, repairs, replacements, and warranty claims.
• Support ERP enhancements and automation initiatives related to indirect taxation.
• Ensure tax-efficient sourcing through validation of HSN/SAC codes and identification of tax-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and review tax account reconciliations periodically.
• Review and provide tax inputs on agreements, contracts, and other business communications.

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

1 - General Business

Experience Required

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in Indirect Taxation.
• Strong hands-on experience in GST Compliance, GST Advisory, GST Assessments, Tax Litigation Support, and GST Audits.
• Experience with Oracle ERP will be an added advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of GST laws and regulations.
• Experience in handling GST audits, assessments, and departmental notices.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Expertise in GST reconciliations and tax accounting.
• Experience driving process improvements and compliance initiatives.
• ERP and tax process knowledge, preferably Oracle.